Brisbane, Australia — 23 August 2026 Club Hotplates is a monthly Brisbane supper club run by Lomani — a themed dinner for a table of around 25 women, built on good food, a curated menu, and a proper space to connect. For their first ever edition, styled in burgundy, deep green, silk and lace, we […]
Sydney, Australia — 11 July 2026 Public Haus runs a private supper club in Sydney — a monthly, application-only dinner for a curated table of creatives, built on the idea that the best things come from an unexpected introduction. For their Mid-Winter Feast at Studio V, Sydney, they poured Lume Gin as the base for […]
The Australian spirit market has become one of the most dynamic craft distilling scenes in the world — here’s what actually matters before you commit to a bottle. With hundreds of local bottles vying for space on home bar carts, choosing the right one goes beyond grabbing the prettiest label on the shelf. Whether you’re […]
London, United Kingdom — April 22, 2026 Lume Botanical Gin, a craft gin from Sydney, Australia, claimed a prestigious Gold medal at the 2026 London Spirits Competition. The win marks a strong endorsement from one of the industry’s most commercially-minded judging panels, which evaluates spirits not just on taste, but on value for money and […]
We’ve got some exciting news to share from the northern beaches of Sydney! We’re thrilled to announce that Lume Gin is now proudly available at Quakers Hat Brewing, the awesome brewery nestled in Manly Vale. Our connection with Quakers Hat began at the recent Cork & Fork festival, where we had the pleasure of meeting […]
What a weekend it’s been for the Lume Gin team! We had the pleasure of showcasing our handcrafted gins at not just one, but two amazing Sydney festivals — the Pyrmont Festival at Pirrama Park and Cork & Fork by the Riverside at Cleves Park, Putney. At the Pyrmont Festival, set against the stunning Sydney […]
Sydney, Australia — 24 April 2025 At the 8th London Spirits Competition, held in London on 25 & 26 March 2025, Lume Gin won a Bronze medal, considered the ultimate seal of approval in the global spirits industry. To achieve this distinction, Lume Gin needed high scores in three categories: Quality, Value, and Packaging. In […]
Australia’s spirits industry has entered a golden era of craft gin, with independent distilleries redefining what premium gin can be. From native botanicals to inventive distillation techniques, Australian gin is earning global recognition for its creativity and quality. Why is gin so popular? Local ingredientsDistillers are turning to native Australian botanicals like lemon myrtle, finger […]
Two Lume gins share the same core botanicals. Here’s what actually sets Handcrafted apart. Lume Handcrafted Gin is triple-distilled, London Dry in style, and built for a smoother, more balanced pour than its bolder sibling. It took Silver at the Australian Gin Awards 2025 — recognition for exactly the quality it’s designed around: precision over […]
Walk down any gin aisle and the pattern repeats: juniper up front, a soft floral note somewhere in the middle, lavender or rose if the label wants to seem a little different. Lume Botanical Gin was built to break that pattern on purpose — bergamot instead of florals, citrus and spice instead of soft and […]